Brass
Chasing and Repoussé
Earlier in the year, I mentioned that I had a new book and was experimenting with a new technique called repoussé. This had allowed me to create a primitive medal for the PSTOIC annual get together. Since then I’ve read
Posted in: Books and Magazine Reviews
Materials: Brass, Copper, Mild Steel, Silver
Tags: repoussé
Repoussé Medal
I’ve started reading a book by Nancy Megan Corwin on a new metalworking technique, new for me that is, the technique is a few thousand years old. That technique is “Repoussé” which is forming shapes in sheet metal by pushing
Posted in: PSTOIC Medals, Repoussé Medal
Materials: Brass
Tags: brass, chasing, medal, repoussé
Spacers
A simple but important part for the clock was the spaces that connect the two clock frames together. These were a simple machining job, brass rod was faced off and drilled with a 2.3mm drill. It was then parted off
Posted in: Topsy Turvy Clock
Materials: Brass
Making the Victorian Flea Chariot – Part 3
Brazing and Soldering Prior to silver soldering the components I did a practice exercise to make a small brass cube. I had intended to complete all 6 sides but due to time constraints over Christmas I only completed the three
Posted in: Flea Chariot
Materials: Brass
Tags: Brazing, flux, Silversoldering, steampunk, victorian
Making the Victorian Flea Chariot – Part 2
Machining the parts Both the axle and the wheels of the chariot needed to be machined. However due to a lack of appropriately sized material, I also ended up machining the hook at the front of the chariot. To turn
Posted in: Flea Chariot, Lathe, Machining
Materials: Brass
Tags: steampunk, victorian
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
